This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Pompeian Grapeseed Oil Spray.
I’ve decided that donuts need to be in my life more. Oh! I am also obsessed with pecan pie. Seriously completely obsessed! If you ask me what kind of cake I want for my birthday I respond “PECAN PIE!”. If you ask me what is my favorite holiday, it’s Thanksgiving. Why? You ask. Hello! Because there is pecan pie!
Due to my overwhelming need to have more donuts in my life and my obsession with pecan pie I thought I do a little fusion and bring the two together. Nothing gets me more excited than putting a twist on a holiday classic like pecan pie.
While in the process of moving I ran out of olive oil, but I had a big bottle of Pompeian Grapeseed Oil stashed away. Being so busy with the move I didn’t want to run to the store, and I had been wanting to try it out. Well, I think I’m in love. It has a light flavor that allows the food to stand on its own. It also has a much high smoke point than olive oil, which is great for me in case I get distracted by a shiny ball, and because of its high fluidity it reduces excess oil from absorbing into the food. I have been using it to sauté, sear, stir fry and in salad dressing, but I hadn’t baked with it yet.
The timing couldn’t have been more perfect to partner with Pompeian for their launch of the new Pompeian Grapeseed Oil Spray and the start of the holiday baking season. Pompeian is partnering with celebrity pastry chef and executive chef of Charm City Cakes, Duff Goldman, to show Americans how to enhance their holiday baking recipes with the new Pompeian Grapeseed Oil Spray. But wait there is more! They are also having a fun challenge!
BAKING FOR BETTER CHALLENGE
Until December 6, consumers can enter the Better for Baking Challenge by following @Pompeian on Instagram, uploading a photo to Instagram showing how they are giving their baked goods a tune up with Pompeian Grapeseed Oil Spray, using the #Bake4Better hashtag and tagging @Pompeian. The most creative photo taker, who will be crowned by celebrity pastry chef Duff Goldman, will receive a $5,000 donation in the name to their local food bank and a Pompeian gift basket to continue baking better all year-long. How awesome is that!? Challenge accepted! Pecan pie donut fusion is on! To make these donuts I had to kind of deconstruct a pecan pie to sort of put it back together again. One of my favorite parts of pecan pie are the crunchy candied pecans. I quickly candied these pecans in a skillet. You can even make these if you just want a sweet snack.
The next challenge was the “filling” or in this case the custard. Using a standard pecan pie filling recipe, I cooked it on the stove top until it coated the back of a spoon. You want the consistency to be spreadable. Also it will thicken as it cools.
Once the pecans and custard have cooled completely, roughly chop the candied pecan in a food processor and mix 3/4 of the nuts in with the custard.
Prepare donut pan by spraying with Pompeian Grapeseed Oil Spray and lightly dust with cocoa powder. I used Pompeian Grapeseed Oil in place of vegetable oil for donut batter. The donut came out deliciously tender. The grapeseed oil does not interfere with the flavor of the donut, allowing its chocolaty cakiness to stand on its own. Be sure to fill the molds only half way, or they will rise enough to close the donut hole.
Once the donuts have cooled spread pecan pie custard over donuts and sprinkle with remaining chopped pecans.
The polite thing to do at this point is share these beautiful donuts, but who wants to be polite when it comes to Bourbon Pecan Pie Chocolate Donuts?
With holiday season in full swing we are all looking for ways to make things easier and better. With the ease of light and all natural Pompeian Grapeseed Oil Spray you get both. Want to take it for a spin? Grab your coupon and get yourself some! Now if you will excuse me I have a date with a donut. Adapted from href="http://www.bunsinmyoven.com/2013/04/01/glazed-chocolate-donuts/" target="_blank"]Buns In My Oven[/url]
Bourbon Pecan Pie Chocolate Dounuts
Ingredients
Pecans
Custard
Dounut
Instructions
Pecans
Custard
Donuts
For the Baking for Better official rules, please visit https://www.pompeian.com/bakebetter. Coupons for Pompeian products can be found at https://www.pompeian.com. This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Pompeian Grapeseed Oil Spray.
Legit speechless, that bourbon pecan pie chocolate donuts recipe looks unreal! Definitely I will make it on the weekend for my family.
These look to die for #drool
These are epic!! Chocolate Bourbon Pecan pie is my all time favorite!
G’day Meseidy and wow like having a cocktail in/on a donut, true!
Might have to pace myself, only having one or two! 🙂 Great photo!
Cheers! Joanne